“ Ever stop to think what a funny thing the human mind is? ”
Kurt Vonnegut, Player Piano (1952). copy citation
Author | Kurt Vonnegut |
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Source | Player Piano |
Topic | mind thought |
Date | 1952 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | https://libcom.org/library/player-piano-kurt-vonnegut |
Context
“And on and on, until he’d dreamed up a whole machine that cut hair like nobody’s business. And he sold his plans for a hundred thousand bucks and royalties, and I don’t guess he has to worry about anything any more.
“Ever stop to think what a funny thing the human mind is? And there you are, sir, how’s that look to you?”
“Sumklish,” said the Shah, and he took a long drink from the flask Khashdrahr handed him. He studied himself soberly in the mirror Bigley held up for him.”
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